Thai Embassy in Warsaw Arranges for Evacuation
The Thai Embassy in Warsaw arranges the evacuation of Thais in Ukraine. The city of Lviv is where the help center is currently set up. Currently, 47 Thais are in the city with more on their way.
When the Russian invasion has begun, the embassy did not waste time posting updates on their page. They announced plans for the safe evacuation of Thais from Ukraine. As soon the Thais reached Lviv, they will be transported by bus to Warsaw.
On Sunday, 43 Thais arrived in the city while the others confirmed they were safe and are on their way. There are about 100 Thais who are still confined to the cities of Mykolayiv and Kharkiv. They could not travel at the moment due to the imposed lockdowns. They must remain at their homes while the attacks are ongoing.
In the capital city of Kyiv, there are about 148 Thais living in the city. About 102 have already left and 43 have arrived. About 40 Thais are choosing to remain in Kyiv with their families. Most of them are women married to Ukrainians. Their husbands are currently enlisted to defend the city prompting them to remain with their children.
Evacuation Routes
There are currently two evacuation routes for Thais. The first one is through the city of Odessa in the southern part of the country. There are currently 41 Thais on this route. They will eventually be taken to the neighboring country of Romania. They will be traveling to Bucharest and will be flown home.
The second route is through the city of Lviv. They will travel to Warsaw where commercial flights are being booked from March 1-4.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed the Labour Ministry and the Foreign Affairs Ministry to provide all the assistance needed for all the Thais in Ukraine to be flown home safely. The Department of Employment is in touch with the families of the Thais in Ukraine to provide any financial assistance.